Recombination
The frequency of crossing over between
2 loci is proportional to the distance
between them; depends on which loci are
being studied
n Thus the percentage of recombinant
gametes vary
n This correlation is the basis for
constructing chromosome maps
n
MAP OF SELECTED
CHROMOSOMES
Concepts on linkage
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RF
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nE.g.
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a b c
a b c